Questions about Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands created by the United Nations?

The UN Security Council passed Resolution 21 on the 18th of July 1947 to create the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands under US administration. This resolution designated the area as strategic under Article 83 of the UN Charter.

Who administered the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands from 1951 onwards?

The Department of Interior took over operations in 1951 after the United States Navy controlled the territory from headquarters in Guam until that year. Administration then moved to Saipan where officials managed affairs for the next four decades.

How many people lived in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in 1969?

Population numbers dropped to just 100,000 by 1969 due to emigration, war, and disease. Census data showed 70,724 residents in 1958 rising to 90,940 by 1970 despite earlier declines.

Which schools were established during the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands era?

The Mariana Islands Teacher Training School opened in Guam in 1947 before moving to Chuuk in 1948 and later becoming the Pacific Islands Central School. Palau Intermediate School evolved into Palau High School when adding senior grades in 1962.

When did the United States end administration of the Marshall Islands District?

The United States ended administration of the Marshall Islands District on the 21st of October 1986 following political negotiations. Termination of US control over other districts followed on the 3rd of November 1986.

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